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HERBERT AXELROD

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AXELROD--Dr. Herbert R. Whose pet-publishing empire fueled his philanthropy for classical music, the arts, and science education, died on May 15, 2017 in Zurich, Switzerland, where he had retired with his wife of 62 years, Evelyn. He was three weeks shy of 90. Axelrod has been described as an...

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Dr. Axelrod was the most amazing, generous and wonderful man I've ever met. I consider the few times I spent with him to be among the highlights of my life. Our government failed to understand the many times that he gave financially and of his time spent helping others. My heart breaks for Evelyn, his lovely wife of so many years. I shall pray every day for her for it's obvious she will miss him terribly. I think God must have a special place for him. Rest in peace dear man, you have so many...

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17

i knew Herbert when we went together to Cuba in the mid-1990's. A remarkable fellow, raconteur, and friend.

Dear Evelyn, Herb was so much a part of the lives of our parents, Manny and Eileen Mullen - and such a colorful addition to ours, the Mullen kids... My father truly treasured his friendship with Herb.
I am so sorry for your loss. Herb will live on in our memories. Love, Laurie Mullen